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Public Comment Period Extended for GOM Wind Energy Areas and Draft Environmental Assessment

The Energy Law

AUGUST 11, 2022

In response to multiple requests from stakeholders and interested parties during the third Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force meeting , the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management agreed to extend the public comment periods for the two potential wind energy areas (WEAs) and the draft Environmental Assessment (EA).

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Mitigating Impacts of Offshore Wind: BOEM Draft Guidance Suggests Compensation for Lost Income to Fishermen

The Energy Law

JULY 5, 2022

On June 23, 2022, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a draft guidance on mitigating potential impacts of offshore wind development on commercial and recreational fishing. BOEM is inviting public review and comment on the draft guidance through August 22, 2022.

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BOEM Overview of Proposed Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Areas and Draft Environmental Assessment

The Energy Law

AUGUST 1, 2022

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held its third Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force meeting on July 27, 2022 (3 rd Meeting). The first two meetings were held on June 15, 2021 , and February 2, 2022 , respectively. According to Ms.

Offshore

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State, Federal Governments Move Toward Wind Energy Leasing in the Gulf of Mexico

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Within the first six weeks of 2022, both state and federal governments have taken steps toward offshore wind energy development off the coast of Louisiana. Department of Interior which is responsible for managing offshore energy leasing. The Plan offers strategies and actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Louisiana.

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Long-Awaited Victory on the Proper Deductibility of Post-Production Costs from Unleased Mineral Owners – The Western District of Louisiana Reverses Course in Johnson v. Chesapeake and Self v. BPX

The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2022

Today, on March 31, 2022, the Western District of Louisiana reversed that ruling and applied the same rationale to a pending motion for partial dismissal in one of the putative class actions, Self v. management of the affairs of another) which provides managers with reimbursement rights for all necessary and useful expenses.

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Louisiana Supreme Court Relies on Employment-at-Will Doctrine in Enforcing Private Employer’s Vaccine Mandate

The Energy Law

JANUARY 11, 2022

On Friday, January 7, 2022, the Louisiana Supreme Court unanimously upheld a COVID-19 vaccine mandate program that the state’s largest private healthcare system implemented for its employees. Hayes, et al. University Health Shreveport , 21-01601 (La. It also held that the informed consent statute codified at La.

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LNG Facilities Facing Environmental Challenges

The Energy Law

AUGUST 29, 2022

A petition filed on July 19 by Sierra Club and Healthy Gulf seeks review of a “dredge and fill” permit granted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Driftwood LNG – a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal under construction near Lake Charles. 717r(d)(1)). [2]. 717r(d)(1)). [2].

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Louisiana Legislature to Consider Amendments to Forced Pooling Regime Requiring Operators to Pay Lessors of Nonparticipating Working Interest Owners Directly

The Energy Law

APRIL 4, 2023

While 30:10 was amended during the 2022 legislative session, the amendment preserved the limited obligation of remitting the royalty and overriding royalty burdens to the nonparticipating owner for the benefit of the royalty and overriding royalty owners. Perhaps time will tell. The 2023 Regular Session begins on April 10th.

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United States Court of Appeals Finds BOEM Environmental Impact Statement Deficient, But Declines to Vacate Leases Issued in 2018 Offshore Lease Sales

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The appeal concerned the three EISs prepared by the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) prior to Lease Sales 250 and 251. It also acknowledged that a redo of the lease sales would be tainted by the prior publication of the lessee’s valuation of the leases.

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2023 Begins With Increased (or Unlimited) Liability for Vessel Owners

The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

maritime law experienced two significant changes on December 23, 2022—one pertaining to liability for oil pollution, the other concerning small passenger vessels. Those limits were last increased in 2018 to $137,659,500 by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. [12] 4] OPA liability is capped, however, subject to certain exceptions. [5]

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USCG Issues First Guidance on Safer Seas Act Camera Requirements

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Coast Guard published Policy Letter 23-05 which provides the first actual guidance for vessel owners and operators on the expectations for the surveillance equipment that they are required to install and maintain under the Safer Seas Act, which became law in December 2022 as part of the James M. 1331(a))). .

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How the Oil & Gas Industry is Helping Reduce Emissions

Energy Transfer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Advanced Compression Technology Energy Transfer also takes pride in innovating and using some of the most advanced technologies to manage emissions and reduce environmental impacts. This allows each Dual Drive compression unit to switch between drivers at any time to actively manage greenhouse gas emissions and the use of the electrical grid.

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Mastering NSTA Infrastructure Reporting: ArcGIS Pro Best Practice

Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

This also helps to manage competing interests in the North Sea – what one of our GIS Strategy consultants dubbed seabed sudoku (see example ). The North Sea Transition Authority are the UKs oil, gas and carbon storage regulator, tasked with driving the energy transition in the North Sea. What do you need to submit?

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Mastering NSTA Infrastructure Reporting: ArcGIS Pro Best Practice

Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

This also helps to manage competing interests in the North Sea – what one of our GIS Strategy consultants dubbed seabed sudoku (see example ). The North Sea Transition Authority are the UKs oil, gas and carbon storage regulator, tasked with driving the energy transition in the North Sea. What do you need to submit?

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Wind Energy Development in the Gulf of Mexico

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), a sub-agency within Interior, promulgated regulations in 2009 which set forth the procedure for leasing, siting, construction, and operation of offshore wind projects. BOEM issued the Draft EA in July 2022. Over the past year, the U.S.

Energy

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DOI Regulatory Agenda Includes BSEE Rulemakings on Decommissioning and Bonding for Civil Penalty Appeals

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

However, on July 7, 2022, in Petro Ventures, Inc. Privacy Policy : By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. BSEE’s 2024 decommissioning rule would update 30 C.F.R. 250.1403; NTL No. 2023-N02 (March 24, 2023).

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USCG Updates Guidance on Safer Seas Act Compliance, Continuing to Show Strict Interpretation and Enforcement of Its Requirements

The Energy Law

JANUARY 5, 2024

On December 29, 2023, the USCG issued Maritime Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 13-2023, Change 1 , an updated version of MSIB 13-23, that now includes a Frequently Asked Questions section addressing compliance with the Safer Seas Act that was passed in December of 2022. 3 : USCG Oversight of Safety Management Systems on U.S.

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Congress Passes the Corporate Transparency Act to Require Beneficial Ownership Disclosure

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Reporting will not begin until the Treasury adopts regulations, which the Act mandates must be done by January 1, 2022. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) the identities of their beneficial owners and applicants. Who is a beneficial owner or applicant?

E&A

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Renewable Energy Efforts Highlighted in Draft Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Louisiana

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

After additional rounds of feedback from the Task Force and the public, some actions may be added, deleted, or revised prior to the release of the draft Climate Action Plan later this year and the Final Report in February 2022. The Task Force released a first draft of the report in the spring of 2021. Noteworthy actions include: ACTION 5.6

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Congress Passes the Corporate Transparency Act to Require Beneficial Ownership Disclosure

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Reporting will not begin until the Treasury adopts regulations, which the Act mandates must be done by January 1, 2022. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) the identities of their beneficial owners and applicants. Who is a beneficial owner or applicant?

E&A

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With A New Regulatory Framework On The Horizon, There Is Still Much Uncertainty Concerning The Future Of Offshore Carbon Storage

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The two bureaus stated their focus for fiscal year (FY) 2022 would be on the development of regulations to address the IIJA requirement; accordingly, both BOEM and BSEE have budgeted funds for FY 2023 to develop such a framework. In the meantime, more questions than answers remain regarding the regulatory framework for offshore CCS.

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Louisiana Climate Initiatives Interim Report Highlights Goals for Developing Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The Task Force submitted the Louisiana Climate Initiatives Interim Report, and it will decide what strategies are included in the Final Climate Report due in February 2022. In February 2020, Governor Edwards committed to forming a Climate Initiatives Task Force for the purpose of developing recommendations to address greenhouse gas emissions.

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Louisiana Climate Initiatives Interim Report Highlights Goals for Developing Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The Task Force submitted the Louisiana Climate Initiatives Interim Report, and it will decide what strategies are included in the Final Climate Report due in February 2022. In February 2020, Governor Edwards committed to forming a Climate Initiatives Task Force for the purpose of developing recommendations to address greenhouse gas emissions.

Gas

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EJ Evolution: EPA Closes Title VI Investigations into LDEQ and LDH

The Energy Law

JUNE 30, 2023

The EPA opened two Title VI investigations in April 2022, based on two complaints—one based on approvals for the Denka Performance Elastomer facility (“Denka”) in St. In October 2022, the EPA sent its initial findings, indicating that some of LDEQ and LDH’s practices may be in violation of Title VI. James Parish.

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Energy Aggregated

Public Comment Period Extended for GOM Wind Energy Areas and Draft Environmental Assessment

Mitigating Impacts of Offshore Wind: BOEM Draft Guidance Suggests Compensation for Lost Income to Fishermen

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BOEM Overview of Proposed Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Areas and Draft Environmental Assessment

State, Federal Governments Move Toward Wind Energy Leasing in the Gulf of Mexico

Long-Awaited Victory on the Proper Deductibility of Post-Production Costs from Unleased Mineral Owners – The Western District of Louisiana Reverses Course in Johnson v. Chesapeake and Self v. BPX

Louisiana Supreme Court Relies on Employment-at-Will Doctrine in Enforcing Private Employer’s Vaccine Mandate

LNG Facilities Facing Environmental Challenges

Louisiana Legislature to Consider Amendments to Forced Pooling Regime Requiring Operators to Pay Lessors of Nonparticipating Working Interest Owners Directly

United States Court of Appeals Finds BOEM Environmental Impact Statement Deficient, But Declines to Vacate Leases Issued in 2018 Offshore Lease Sales

2023 Begins With Increased (or Unlimited) Liability for Vessel Owners

USCG Issues First Guidance on Safer Seas Act Camera Requirements

How the Oil & Gas Industry is Helping Reduce Emissions

Mastering NSTA Infrastructure Reporting: ArcGIS Pro Best Practice

Mastering NSTA Infrastructure Reporting: ArcGIS Pro Best Practice

Wind Energy Development in the Gulf of Mexico

DOI Regulatory Agenda Includes BSEE Rulemakings on Decommissioning and Bonding for Civil Penalty Appeals

USCG Updates Guidance on Safer Seas Act Compliance, Continuing to Show Strict Interpretation and Enforcement of Its Requirements

Congress Passes the Corporate Transparency Act to Require Beneficial Ownership Disclosure

Renewable Energy Efforts Highlighted in Draft Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Louisiana

Congress Passes the Corporate Transparency Act to Require Beneficial Ownership Disclosure

With A New Regulatory Framework On The Horizon, There Is Still Much Uncertainty Concerning The Future Of Offshore Carbon Storage

Louisiana Climate Initiatives Interim Report Highlights Goals for Developing Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Louisiana Climate Initiatives Interim Report Highlights Goals for Developing Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

EJ Evolution: EPA Closes Title VI Investigations into LDEQ and LDH

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